DIRECTOR: CHILD RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, ADVOCACY AND COMPLIANCE

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Children Services and Support

Reference number: Q1/A/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Social Work, and be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level or senior management services. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Developmental Acts and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Social Welfare services, related policies and legislations. Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Act no 38 of 2005. Knowledge and understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1995). Knowledge and understanding of National Plan of Action for Children. Knowledge and understanding of African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (2000). Knowledge and understanding of White Paper for Social Development. Knowledge and understanding of Child Justice Act. Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Persons with Disabilities (WPRPD). Knowledge and understanding of POPIA and PAIA. Competencies needed: Programme and project management. Information and Knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Problem-solving and change management. Policy analysis and development. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Financial management. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Stakeholder management. Planning and coordination. Presentation and facilitation. Monitoring and evaluation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Manage the development, review, and implementation of the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children. Promote Advocacy on Child’s Rights and Child participation. Manage the establishment of functional governance and co-ordination structures for the children’s rights sector. Manage the coordination of the national, regional and international treaty reporting. Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with domestic and international stakeholders in relation to children’s rights. Manage, budget, human resources, and performance of the Directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Ms S Magangoe Tel No: (012) 312-7248/ 7545

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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